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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220000670027 · 03/01/2000 · Solid Energy Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FINGER(S)/THUMB
Days lost
—
Mine experience
5 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Solid Energy Mining Company
Mine
1507475

Narrative

EMPLOYEE HAD THE COVER ON THE SUPPLY CAR RAISED IN ORDER TO CHECK THE OIL AND WATER LEVELS. WHEN HE LET GO OF THE COVER TO LET IT SLAM SHUT IT STRUCK HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER CAUSING A LACER ATION THAT REQUIRED STITCHES.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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